Late
this summer thousands of people across the country with a dollar and a
dream caught Powerball fever. Even though the odds of winning the nearly
$300-million jackpot were about 80 million to 1, that didn't deter
them from standing in lines that snaked down blocks or even from driving
hours to one of the 21 participating states for their chance at the windfall.

And
who can blame them? Even after taxes, there would still be plenty of millions
left over to buy--as Elmer Fudd so eloquently put it--a mansion
and a yacht. Or take that long-dreamed-of cruise through the Caribbean.
Or all of the above.

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Whether you're that lucky Powerball winner or looking for general
help in spending your money, here are a few suggestions:

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For enterprising trips to the South Pacific and endless globetrotting,
you can buy Dream, the three-year-old, 184-foot expedition yacht,
for just shy of $19 million.

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If you crave that new-yacht smell but don't want to wait the two-plus
years it takes to commission one, consider a spec yacht. Intermarine Savannah's
largest to date, its new 145, is available for $18 million.

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Disappointed that you can't make it to Monte Carlo for the holidays?
Then charter the 132-foot Monte Carlo to pick you up in the Caribbean
for a two-week getaway. Heck, given her $69,000-per-week fee for that
period, charter her for a month.

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If all else fails, stick a few large bills in an envelope and mail them
to us; we promise to find them a home.

What
other options are there? You'll just have to read through all of
this, our annual listing of "America's 200 Largest Yachts,"
to find out. As we do every year, we've included the LOA
and year built after each name (where two dates are given, the
second is a refit date when significant structural changes were made).
Construction details use the following code: B for builder, N
for naval architect, H for hull material, and E for engines.
New launches are in blue.

Remember,
most of these owners started with just a dollar and a dream.